During Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine” broadcast, Showtime announcers confirmed Miesha Tate (Pictured) will make her first bantamweight title defense against Ronda Rousey on March 3rd.

Tate served up an upset special over Marloes Coenen last July to capture the crown. The submission victory marked “Takedown’s” sixth consecutive win.

Speaking of taking fights to the canvas, Rousey has exploded out of the mixed martial arts gates by winning her first four scraps via armbar. In addition to her skills inside the hexagon, the tapout specialist’s willingness to incite verbal warfare has added much spice to women’s MMA.

While little is known about the event, the trusty rumor mill is suggesting the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio will host the show. The finals of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix between Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier is expected to headline the festivities.